also ball park
(~s)
1.
A ~ is a park or stadium where baseball is played.
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2.
A ~ figure or ~ estimate is an approximate figure or estimate.
I can’t give you anything more than just sort of a ~ figure...
Ballpark estimates indicate a price tag of $90 million a month.
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3.
If something such as an amount or claim is in the ~, it is approximately right, but not exact. (INFORMAL)
If you compare it to some of the other surveys that have been recently conducted, then it is in the general ~.
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4.
If you say that someone or something is in the ~, you mean that they are able to take part in a particular area of activity, especially because they are considered as good as others taking part.
This puts them in the ~ and makes them a major player...
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